Perfectly seasoned with a blend of sage, thyme, garlic, and optional maple syrup for a touch of sweetness, Homemade Breakfast sausage is very easy to prepare.
1/2teaspoonred pepper flakes, more or less, to taste
Optional Seasoning:
2tbspPure Maple syrup
1tspfennel seeds
Instructions
Combine ground pork {see Note 1] with all other ingredients in a large mixing bowl. With clean hands, knead the mixture until well combined. Form the mixture into 2-inch rounds.
For immediate use: Saute sausage patties over medium-low heat in a non-stick skillet. Cook until brown on both sides and cooked through, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Alternatively, you may freeze the patties for up to 3 months. [See Note 5)
Notes
1). Ground turkey may be substituted for the ground pork.2). Poultry seasoning is a blend of spices including sage, thyme, and rosemary. If you prefer you can use a combination of these spices instead of using poultry seasoning.3). I like maple sausage, so I sometimes also add pure maple syrup to sausage.4). You may like to add fennel seeds for a more fenel taste to your breakfast sausage. I have guests who prefer not to have fennel seeds so I often omit these. 5). Form patties and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax or parchment paper and individually freeze the patties. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.